Santa Clara University

Description

• The study of liturgy in the life of the church today
• Explores the nature of worship as expressive and constitutive of Christian faith
• Designed for preparation in liturgical ministries, planning liturgical celebrations, and for liturgical leadership in a diocese or parish

Courses

The six required foundational course areas are:

• Fundamental Theology
• Christology
• Ethics
• Ecclesiology
• Hebrew Bible
• New Testament

The four required Pastoral Liturgy core courses are:

• PLIT 202 Christian Liturgy
• PLIT 231 Ritual Theory and Practice
• PLIT 232 The Eucharist
• PLIT 262 Teaching the Faith (RCIA)
  

Advanced electives include a broad range of courses, such as:

• CATE 216 Liturgical Catechesis
• CATE 275 Introduction to Canon Law
• LITM 250 Music for Eucharist and Liturgical Year
• LITM 251 Music for Liturgical Seasons and Celebrations
• PLIT 233 Sacraments of Healing
• PLIT 265 Inculturation and Liturgy
• SPIR 230 Liturgical Spirituality
  
• SPIR 248 Prayer and Prayer Methods

Pastoral Liturgy Advising Form (PDF)

Comprehensive Exams

• Required of all degree-status students
• Designed to help students organize and synthesize what they have learned
• Taken after all coursework is completed or during the last quarter of enrollment
• See Comprehensive Exams for further information.

Thesis Option

• For students who plan on pursuing doctoral studies
• A thesis does not act as a substitute for the comprehensive exam
• See Thesis Option for further information.